El Reloj by José José
El Reloj by José José is estimated around F2 to A#4, based on José José's typical range; song-level verification is pending. Measure your own range free to see how this song fits your voice.
Estimated from the artist’s full range, which likely spans multiple singers or harmonies; the lead melody is probably narrower. Verification pending.
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Can I sing El Reloj at karaoke?
Few entries in balada songs HumMatch tracks stretch as wide as El Reloj: its 29-semitone span lands in the top 1%.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around F2 and the high note around A#4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
On El Reloj, A#4 climbs past what's comfortable for a tenor, though an alto can reach it without strain.
Karaoke difficulty
Much of El Reloj's 55/100 karaoke-difficulty rating traces back to a range in the top 1% widest for balada.
Who it likely fits
Shift El Reloj's peak down 1 semitone and it lands inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
HumMatch is still gathering enough data on this song for a deeper breakdown.
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Range Guide
El Reloj is estimated around F2 to A#4. Compare that with your Vocal ID before choosing the original key. If your comfortable high note is below the song’s hardest section, try a lower key or one of the safer alternatives below.
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Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Easier alternatives
If it feels high, try a lower key or start with an easier song from the same artist or genre.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates El Reloj at F2 to A#4 (about 29 semitones), based on José José's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 13 José José songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from F2 to B4, about 30 semitones (roughly 2.5 octaves). See the full José José vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
El Reloj scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. Much of El Reloj's 55/100 karaoke-difficulty rating traces back to a range in the top 1% widest for balada.
On El Reloj, A#4 climbs past what's comfortable for a tenor, though an alto can reach it without strain.
Shift El Reloj's peak down 1 semitone and it lands inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
El Reloj may work at karaoke if the original key sits comfortably for you and you know where the risky chorus or low phrases happen.
Hum 3 notes in HumMatch and compare your Vocal ID against El Reloj, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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